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10 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms2+ bathroomsSleeps 41700 sq ft
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Ormond Beach, FL
- Place, Ormond Beach Beach4 min walk
- Place, San Jose Fishing Dock1 min drive
- Place, Seabridge Riverfront Park2 min drive
- Airport, Daytona Beach, FL (DAB-Daytona Beach Intl.)31 min drive
Rooms & beds
2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)
Bedroom 2
2 Single Beds
Master
1 King Bed
2 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom
back bathroom
Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet · Shampoo · Hair dryer
breezeway shower
Soap · Towels provided · Shower only · Shampoo
front bathroom
Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shampoo · Hair dryer
master bath
Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer
Spaces
Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area
About this property
A real Gem on the A1A Scenic & Historic Coastal Byway-enjoy this amazing space!
Welcome to Your Coastal Getaway, adventure and relaxation at your fingertips!
Nestled on the serene North Peninsula, our beach home offers the perfect mix of peace, beauty, and convenience. Located just 300 yards from the A1A Scenic Highway and 200 yards from the Halifax River, you’ll be surrounded by the natural splendor of Florida’s Atlantic coast.
Our beaches are truly unique, featuring rare coquina sand, a stunning blend of crushed shells and coral that shimmers underfoot — perfect for quiet morning strolls, beachcombing, or simply soaking in the sunrise. Nearby, lush coastal vegetation, gentle sea breezes, and incredible sunrises over the ocean create a setting that feels like your own private paradise.
Tomoka State Park is close by, offering kayaking, fishing, birdwatching, and miles of scenic nature trails.
The world-famous A1A Scenic Highway is just steps away, offering breathtaking ocean views and an easy ocean view drive to charming Flagler Beach (10 minutes north) or lively Daytona Beach (25 minutes south). Historic St. Augustine is also only about 45 minutes away!
Charming Local Flavor: Though our location feels like a hidden gem, you’ll still be close to quaint restaurants, cafes, and markets that capture the true “Old Florida” spirit. The area has recently welcomed fantastic new dining spots alongside long-loved local favorites. Whether you're craving barbecue, fresh seafood, sandwiches, ethnic fare, or upscale cuisine — you’ll find it here. (Hint: the local seafood is unforgettable!)
Your Beach House Retreat: This fun, fully-equipped three-bedroom, 2.5-bath beach house is ready to welcome you. We've stocked it with everything you need for a true seaside vacation:
Beach gear: chairs, umbrellas, towels, coolers, a beach wagon, boogie boards, a skim board, and two surfboards (including one beginner board).
Bikes and fishing gear for your outdoor adventures.
Smart TVs in multiple rooms (65" Samsung, 50" Roku, 42" Vizio) with access to Netflix, Amazon Prime, Apple TV, Britbox, Hulu, Disney+, ESPN, YouTube TV — or just log in to your own accounts.
The home’s design reflects a relaxed beachy spirit:
Master Suite (upstairs): King bed, smart TV, antique touches, a desk, gorgeous glass and wood closet doors, and a private ensuite bathroom with vibrant Mexican tile.
Main floor: Cozy living room, fully-stocked kitchen, a bedroom with twin beds, and a full bathroom.
BONUS! While the main house features two full bedrooms, there is also a lovely third bedroom tucked across the breezeway. With its own peaceful feel, it’s ideal for afternoon naps, reading, or simply enjoying extra space during your stay.
Inside/Outside Breezeway Shower: One of our favorite features!
The Heart of the Home: We love to cook and have stocked the kitchen for foodies and casual cooks alike:
The kitchen is fully equipped with Le Creuset cookware, high-end non-stick pans for those bacon-and-egg mornings, a stock pot for pasta and soups, and grill accessories for steaks, filets, and smash burgers. You’ll also find a baking drawer and all the other essentials you might need. If there’s something missing for your culinary creations, just let me know—it’ll be on its way to you in no time!
The kitchen is stocked with a wide range of appliances to suit every need, including a drip coffee maker, French press, Keurig, slow cooker, stock pot, air fryer, ice cream maker, hand-crank ice crusher, waffle maker, rice cooker, and a clam pot. For outdoor cooking, there's a compact propane camp stove for beach use (please note: not permitted during turtle nesting season, May 1–October 31) — and, of course, an outdoor grill. A dedicated wine fridge is also available to keep your favorite bottles perfectly chilled.
Two refrigerators (one inside, one in the garage) to keep drinks and supplies stocked for beach days.
Outdoor Living: Relax on the private patio featuring:
A gas grill (with two propane tanks)
A marble side table
A custom cement table and benches with umbrella
And, our favorite, an inviting screen-enclosed breezeway where you can often hear the distant sound of ocean waves on quiet evenings.
Please Note:
No smoking or vaping of any kind is allowed.
No wild parties or loud music — this is a peaceful neighborhood.
Booking Info: Upon booking, you’ll receive a rental agreement and, if needed, a pet addendum. (If you’d like to review them in advance, just let us know.)
Come experience the quiet magic of the North Peninsula, where the ocean calls, the river sunsets sparkle nearby, and a welcoming, thoughtfully designed beach home awaits you.
We can't wait to host you. And don't forget the sunscreen!
Nestled on the serene North Peninsula, our beach home offers the perfect mix of peace, beauty, and convenience. Located just 300 yards from the A1A Scenic Highway and 200 yards from the Halifax River, you’ll be surrounded by the natural splendor of Florida’s Atlantic coast.
Our beaches are truly unique, featuring rare coquina sand, a stunning blend of crushed shells and coral that shimmers underfoot — perfect for quiet morning strolls, beachcombing, or simply soaking in the sunrise. Nearby, lush coastal vegetation, gentle sea breezes, and incredible sunrises over the ocean create a setting that feels like your own private paradise.
Tomoka State Park is close by, offering kayaking, fishing, birdwatching, and miles of scenic nature trails.
The world-famous A1A Scenic Highway is just steps away, offering breathtaking ocean views and an easy ocean view drive to charming Flagler Beach (10 minutes north) or lively Daytona Beach (25 minutes south). Historic St. Augustine is also only about 45 minutes away!
Charming Local Flavor: Though our location feels like a hidden gem, you’ll still be close to quaint restaurants, cafes, and markets that capture the true “Old Florida” spirit. The area has recently welcomed fantastic new dining spots alongside long-loved local favorites. Whether you're craving barbecue, fresh seafood, sandwiches, ethnic fare, or upscale cuisine — you’ll find it here. (Hint: the local seafood is unforgettable!)
Your Beach House Retreat: This fun, fully-equipped three-bedroom, 2.5-bath beach house is ready to welcome you. We've stocked it with everything you need for a true seaside vacation:
Beach gear: chairs, umbrellas, towels, coolers, a beach wagon, boogie boards, a skim board, and two surfboards (including one beginner board).
Bikes and fishing gear for your outdoor adventures.
Smart TVs in multiple rooms (65" Samsung, 50" Roku, 42" Vizio) with access to Netflix, Amazon Prime, Apple TV, Britbox, Hulu, Disney+, ESPN, YouTube TV — or just log in to your own accounts.
The home’s design reflects a relaxed beachy spirit:
Master Suite (upstairs): King bed, smart TV, antique touches, a desk, gorgeous glass and wood closet doors, and a private ensuite bathroom with vibrant Mexican tile.
Main floor: Cozy living room, fully-stocked kitchen, a bedroom with twin beds, and a full bathroom.
BONUS! While the main house features two full bedrooms, there is also a lovely third bedroom tucked across the breezeway. With its own peaceful feel, it’s ideal for afternoon naps, reading, or simply enjoying extra space during your stay.
Inside/Outside Breezeway Shower: One of our favorite features!
The Heart of the Home: We love to cook and have stocked the kitchen for foodies and casual cooks alike:
The kitchen is fully equipped with Le Creuset cookware, high-end non-stick pans for those bacon-and-egg mornings, a stock pot for pasta and soups, and grill accessories for steaks, filets, and smash burgers. You’ll also find a baking drawer and all the other essentials you might need. If there’s something missing for your culinary creations, just let me know—it’ll be on its way to you in no time!
The kitchen is stocked with a wide range of appliances to suit every need, including a drip coffee maker, French press, Keurig, slow cooker, stock pot, air fryer, ice cream maker, hand-crank ice crusher, waffle maker, rice cooker, and a clam pot. For outdoor cooking, there's a compact propane camp stove for beach use (please note: not permitted during turtle nesting season, May 1–October 31) — and, of course, an outdoor grill. A dedicated wine fridge is also available to keep your favorite bottles perfectly chilled.
Two refrigerators (one inside, one in the garage) to keep drinks and supplies stocked for beach days.
Outdoor Living: Relax on the private patio featuring:
A gas grill (with two propane tanks)
A marble side table
A custom cement table and benches with umbrella
And, our favorite, an inviting screen-enclosed breezeway where you can often hear the distant sound of ocean waves on quiet evenings.
Please Note:
No smoking or vaping of any kind is allowed.
No wild parties or loud music — this is a peaceful neighborhood.
Booking Info: Upon booking, you’ll receive a rental agreement and, if needed, a pet addendum. (If you’d like to review them in advance, just let us know.)
Come experience the quiet magic of the North Peninsula, where the ocean calls, the river sunsets sparkle nearby, and a welcoming, thoughtfully designed beach home awaits you.
We can't wait to host you. And don't forget the sunscreen!
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House Rules
Check in after 1:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 28
Check out before 11:00 AM
Children
Children allowed: ages 0–17
We do not have safety gates. 3rd bdrm separated
Events
No events allowed
We do not allow underage partying of any kind
Pets
Pets allowed: dogs less than 23 kg per pet (limit one pet total)
1 well behaved dog only. No cats or other animal
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
Any device that blows smoke is not allowed
Check-out instructions
The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Strip any used beds and gather used towels
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks and take out the rubbish
Turn off the lights, lock the doors and return the keys
Please leave the used bed linens and towels right on the bedroom floor.
Feel free to leave squeeze top bottles in kitchen fridge if you want to. All other items will need to be removed.
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.
Important information
You need to know
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Note from host: We do not allow underage partying of any kind
Long-term renters welcome
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock
We should mention
This property does not have any lifts
A car is recommended for transport to and from this property
About the area
Ormond Beach
Located in Avalon by the Sea, a neighbourhood in Ormond Beach, this holiday home is near a water park and on a river. Daytona Beach Boardwalk and Ocean Walk Shoppes are worth checking out if shopping is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Beach at Daytona Beach. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Schnebly Recreation Center or Peabody Auditorium. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

Ormond Beach, FL
What's nearby
- Ormond Beach Beach - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
- San Jose Fishing Dock - 1 min drive - 1.4 km
- Seabridge Riverfront Park - 2 min drive - 1.7 km
- Seabridge Park - 2 min drive - 1.7 km
- Briggs Drive Fishing Dock - 2 min drive - 2.1 km
Getting around
Restaurants
- RaceTrac - 18 min drive
- McDonald's - 18 min drive
- Waffle House - 17 min drive
- Oceanside Beach Bar And Grill - 4 min drive
- 7-Eleven - 6 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Reviews
10
Exceptional
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
Learn moreOpens in a new window9.8/10
Cleanliness
10/10
Check-in
10/10
Communication
10/10
Location
10/10
Listing accuracy
Reviews
Verified
22 Jan, 2026
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 12 nights in Jan 2026
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Janet P.
31 Mar, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location
Janet P.
Stayed 30 nights in Mar 2025
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Carl B.
2 Mar, 2021
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Ormond-By-The-Sea Paradise
Carl B.
Stayed 27 nights in Feb 2021
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Rebecca Brice H.
4 Feb, 2019
Perfect Cottage by the Sea
Rebecca Brice H.
Stayed 30 nights in Jan 2019
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Elena P.
1 Jul, 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellent Property!
Elena P.
Stayed 23 nights in May 2022
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Carl B.
1 Mar, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Quiet and Cozy
Carl B.
Stayed 61 nights in Dec 2023
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Garry S.
29 May, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Everything as advertised
Garry S.
Stayed 14 nights in May 2024
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Joyce J.
31 Jan, 2020
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Located Close to Lots of Great Areas
Joyce J.
Stayed 19 nights in Jan 2020
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Wendy T.
1 Jan, 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very satisfied
Wendy T.
Stayed 48 nights in Nov 2021
Verified
10/10 Excellent
michele P.
21 Apr, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful home, host, location, amenities and experience
michele P.
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2025
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Carl B.
2 Mar, 2020
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Warm and Wonderful
Carl B.
Stayed 28 nights in Feb 2020
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Carl B.
2 Mar, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Snowbird Home Away From Home
Carl B.
Stayed 58 nights in Jan 2025
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Lynne C.
10 Apr, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Ormond by the sea
Lynne C.
Stayed 27 nights in Mar 2024
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Susan M.
15 May, 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Best vacation rental experience ever!
Susan M.
Stayed 28 nights in Apr 2022
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Cliff H.
11 Apr, 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Felt Like Home
Cliff H.
Stayed 30 nights in Mar 2022
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Gary B.
2 Feb, 2021
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The Perfect Mid-Winter Escape
Gary B.
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Shenagh T.
11 Jun, 2019
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
beach vacation
Shenagh T.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2019
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Sharon L.
15 Sept, 2018
Great!
Sharon L.
Stayed 21 nights in Aug 2018
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Tim H.
12 Jun, 2018
great place to stay
Tim H.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2018
Archival
8/10 Good
17 Dec, 2017
very nice
Stayed 8 nights in Nov 2017
About the host
Hosted by Helene Miller
Hello travelers! We found our property on Capri Drive in 2001 when it was only a sandy road. There are cousins that live all around us and that is how we learned about it. We spent most of our lives together in Springfield, PA where Charlie was a sporting goods store owner supplying the surrounding public and private schools, swim teams, club sports, etc with sports uniforms, equipment, shoes and everything in between. He made a dramatic career change in 2009 and went back to his alma mater Villanova University to become an English and Social Studies teacher. We moved to our cottage by the sea for a while where he taught high school in Flagler County but we were missing our 4 children and 17 grandchildren back in the Philadelphia area. So back we came where Charlie is now teaching in an urban school. We live in the West Powelton section of the city and love the urban life.
I was a Jazzercise instructor for 25 glorious years until I went to a full time job while Charlie was back in school as well as being a full time mom, grandmom and caregiver for my own mother.
I work part time also in the Philadelphia School District as an assistant in the younger grade classrooms and love it.
We always miss our cottage by the sea when we are not there but are thrilled to share it with others and delight in hearing about your own experiences there if you like to share.
I was a Jazzercise instructor for 25 glorious years until I went to a full time job while Charlie was back in school as well as being a full time mom, grandmom and caregiver for my own mother.
I work part time also in the Philadelphia School District as an assistant in the younger grade classrooms and love it.
We always miss our cottage by the sea when we are not there but are thrilled to share it with others and delight in hearing about your own experiences there if you like to share.
Why they chose this property
We simply love Ormond by the Sea and, in fact, our little subdivision of 3 streets (Capri, Avalon and Via Madrid) is actually called Avalon by the Sea. It is peaceful and lovely there, a simple beach life not sullied by loud bars and boardwalk noises. Our home is positioned 300 yards from the ocean and 200 yards from the river and, in the quiet evenings, you can hear the ocean crashing onto the shore as you sit and relax in the breezeway.
We named our home Somewhere Beyond the Sea because my mother just loved Bobby Darin and that was one of his signature songs. I just love having family within walking distance of us and, when we vacation there, we spend a lot of time together.
We named our home Somewhere Beyond the Sea because my mother just loved Bobby Darin and that was one of his signature songs. I just love having family within walking distance of us and, when we vacation there, we spend a lot of time together.
What makes this property unique
Our area is not crowded. It is an "Old Florida" feel-laid back, lots of open area with many areas designated as state lands and therefore cannot be built upon. We have a thriving community of activists who assist during the annual sea turtle migrations. The house is approximately 1.5 hours from Disney World and other Orlando attractions. Daytona Beach and the famous Speedway is a 15-20 minute drive, St. Augustine and New Smyrna Beach are both about 40 minutes drive (in opposite directions!). You can walk to the Lagerhead Restaurant at the top of the road for nightly music, happy hour, lunch, dinner and weekend breakfasts. The new Tanger shopping mall is opened in Daytona Beach right off of I-95.
We designed our home to truly be a beach house. You will get that feeling as soon as you walk in. The house inspires relaxation and fun! We simply love the breezeway and spend a lot of time there eating, relaxing, reading, etc. There is even a shower in the breezeway perfect for rinsing off after coming in from the beach. We call it the "inside-outside shower" :-)
We designed our home to truly be a beach house. You will get that feeling as soon as you walk in. The house inspires relaxation and fun! We simply love the breezeway and spend a lot of time there eating, relaxing, reading, etc. There is even a shower in the breezeway perfect for rinsing off after coming in from the beach. We call it the "inside-outside shower" :-)
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